A Closer Look

Donna
& Dylan Mello, RI

SportsConcussions.org Vice
President

"My
son, Dylan sustained three sports-related
concussions in 2008, and he has been unable to
participate in any activity since. (The most
debilitating injury came after he was struck in
the side of the head by a soccer player's arm
cast.)
Meeting Taylor Twellman and speaking with him
about his difficult concussion recovery made a
tremendous difference to my family. His drive
and determination to help others keeps us fueled
to do the same in our advocacy work here in RI."
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Why it Matters

Jean
Rickerson
SportsConcussions.org founder
and editor
"I asked Taylor Twellman recently what he would
have done differently, and he said he would NOT
have continued to play after his concussion.
It's sad to think that if he had sat out until
he fully recovered, he might have saved his
career."

In the News

CNN's Dr. Drew and the Lystedt family

Zackery Lystedt's brain
injury and his family's advocacy resulted in
Washington State's Lystedt Law. Four years
and many state laws later, Zackery is still hard
at work.

Dr. Gerard Gioia and
his colleagues report on kids' experiences
as they return to school after concussion.
Due to be published in the
Journal of Clinical
Sports Psychology, here's a sneak peek.
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The
Zackery Lystedt Law is backed by the NFL,
American College of Sports Medicine, the
NATA, and more

What's happening...

University of Toronto Gets Creative

Officials called 838
penalties for "checking to the head" this
season, 436 more than in 2008-09,
illustrating the commitment of the Greater
Toronto Hockey League to reducing concussions.
Now the league is compiling home video footage
in a further attempt to educate. Read more

EMS
and SportsConcussions.org held a concussion
workshop in NY. Be the champion in your
community and help educate those in your area.
Contact us for details.

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USA TODAY
SportsConcussions.org and founder Jean Rickerson's story
in the news

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Concussion Laws

Save Lives

Nathan Prigmore's
life was saved by educated coaches and parentsRead more